“Don’t give out important information such as Social Security numbers, bank accounts, addresses. Don’t give out that information.”

As a safety precaution while holiday shopping, Robinson recommended carrying credit cards and checks rather than cash. He also advised female shoppers to keep their arms free of packages while shopping.

“If you have your arms full, you go to grab your pocketbook, you’re going to lose everything,” Robinson said. “Plus you could fall down and get hurt.”

Parking lots at night are considered a dangerous place, according to Robinson.

“If things don’t look right don’t go to your car,” Robinson said. “Go back to your store and have someone walk you out to your car.”

Jon Juntunen, fire and life safety educator with the Henderson Fire Department, was on hand to provide information on fire safety. Holiday and Christmas tree fire safety tips include:

• Making sure all exits are accessible, and not blocked by decorations or trees.

• Keep the non-artificial trees watered. Shorts in electrical lights or open flames can easily catch a dry, neglected tree on fire.

• Do not place the tree close to a heat source, including a fireplace or heat vent.

• Never put branches or needles in a fireplace or wood burning stove.

• Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets, and excessive kinking or wear before putting them up.